Cleaning up 1937 Hoover electric motor

[Rod N]

This motor came on a Homecraft drill press. It was infested with the remains of mud wasp nests so I have to take it apart.
What is the best way to clean it without damaging anything?

 

[bmwrd0]

I believe they make spray on electrical cleaner, you can get it at most auto parts places.

 

[nadogail]

I believe they make spray on electrical cleaner, you can get it at most auto parts places.

Back in the 1960's we used Carbon Tet or Trichlororetician.

 

[nadogail]

Back in the 1960's we used Carbon Tet or Trichlororethiane.

 

[bmwrd0]

This is what I was thinking of:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/lectra-motive/oil--chemicals---fluids/maintenance-chemicals/cleaners---solvents/electrical-cleaner/265369b2f91a/crc-industries-lectra-motive-electrical-parts-cleaner/crc4/05018?q=electrical+cleaner&pos=1

 

[Rod N]

Thanks guys.
I have some electrical cleaner and I found it was very harsh when I accidently got some on the gauge on my air compressor. I'm concerned about taking the coating off the windings?